Hi guys this is my mothers timeline. We are in Chicago, IL. 

I130 sent (online) 01/25/23 

I485/I131/I765 (mail) 05/09/23

USCIS received 5/12/23

Biometrics scheduled 05/19/23

successful walk in 06/01/23 (appointment was for 01/06/23)

Notification of EAD being approved  6/9/23

NB: no medical was sent nor did I submit my most recent tax filing. At the time I hadn’t filed and I was planning on taking the medical exam with me to the interview. I’m waiting on a RFE. 

I got notification that my oath ceremony was scheduled. It’s been a couple days now since the notice and it’s still not showing on my profile. I guess I’ll just wait on snail mail. I’m elated at the fact that I’ll be done with USCIS. 

2 hours ago, Fahad86 said:

Congratulations on getting approval mine got cancelled on the day of inauguration so will have to wait. 

@Fahad86 man I’m sorry to hear that. I hope since they are moving now you’ll get a date soon. Fingers crossed 🤞🏾

1 hour ago, chicago2020 said:

Hello everyone

Wanted to share my experience. I had my interview yesterday in Chicago office

I got there earlier however they wont let you in until exactly 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment. Then you go through security check you need to take your shoes off, coat off and anything you brought after that you go to the 2nd floor check in and they give you number. The number wont display on a screen so you need to hear once they will call your number and there are rooms on right and left. My number wasn't called in for about 30 minutes after my scheduled appointment and I was out of the room and done with the whole process starting from entry in to the building and the interview within approx. 1 hour.

Right after officer called me in I was fingerprinted and they took the picture right after that I was asked to show my documents state ID, passport and a green card. Then I was asked civics questions right away 

- who makes federal laws

- when the president cannot serve who becomes the president

- what are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy

- who is in charge of the executive branch

- federalist papers- name one of the writers 

- the supreme law of the land 

Right after that I was asked to read from the ipad: When is Columbus day ?

and to write on an ipad : Columbus day is in October

The officer said congratulations you passed  

After that he asked me random  questions from the application the yes and no and he also asked about my husbands name, how did we meet and when did we meet and when did we marry. He also asked for taxes, pictures, and some other documents that I brought, he looked over and made copies.

He said he is happy with what he got and In the meantime he asked me to check spelling of my name name and to sign that I agree to take the oath and he gave me some paper showing that I passed and I am in line for the oath  

And that was it.

My status changed right after I left the building to: Oath ceremony will be scheduled 

I will let you know once I will get the date 

Good luck to all waiting  

Congrats 🥳🎉🥂

Just wanted to update everyone. My interview ended 5 mins ago. It was a quick and simple process took me like 8-10 mins, in and out. My appointment was for 8:40, I got there at 8:39 and checked in at 8:45. My number was called at 8:49 and I proceeded with the officer to his office. Took an oath to tell the truth then he proceeded to the speaking and writing test and then the civics test. He asked me 6 questions, I only remember a few like the bill of rights question, the Vice President is next in line, we the people, the Atlantic Ocean is to the east and what makes up the Congress- House of Representatives and senate and what are the two major political parties- the democratic and republican prty. After that he said congrats and he then asked questions from my application. He then said this concludes the interview as he was satisfied with my case it was straight forward. Told me congrats and that he is approving my application. Yay me🎉🎉🥳🥂. On my way out we spoke about the weather because Chicago had a huge snow storm. But that was it. Good luck to the rest of you waiting all the best. 

7 hours ago, chicago1987 said:

They were not multiple choice. Verbally asked the question and I had to respond.

@chicago1987 thanks 

8 hours ago, chicago1987 said:

My case was just updated with two status changes - 1. that I was recommended for approval, pending a review. And then immediately it went to 2. In line for Oath Ceremony. Just wanted to let you know that they seem to have quickly processed everything.

Congrats 🎉🥳👏🏾 @Chicago1987 I go on Monday and I haven’t looked at the questions yet. Did she ask and is it multiple choice? 

On 1/5/2021 at 7:59 PM, Fahad86 said:

I have interview on January 21st. what is your date? And also Happy new Year to you as well.

@Fahad86 I go on Tuesday the 26th. Finally some movement. After this I’m done!

On 12/16/2020 at 7:36 PM, Fahad86 said:

i had the estimate for october 2020 and then it vanished in November 1st. first week of december got schedule for interview. 

Hi @Fahad86 Happy New Year🎉🥳 same with me. I had lost hope and gave up on checking then in early December I got the letter for interview. When is your interview? 

Finally there is movement on my case, my interview is scheduled for January 26th!! Finally Chicago moving!! 

On 9/24/2020 at 5:50 PM, Fahad86 said:

no update for illinois, like you i am also waiting. geez people from February and march are having Oaths and we are still just waiting. Ridiculous 

So I called USCIS line and the agent on the other end says they are currently working on august 2019 N400 cases which make nooooo sense to me. I think she misunderstood even though I thoroughly explained to her. #frustrated💯 But Atleast this is the last stop on our journey. It’s crazy that IL backlog is so long but whatever. It’ll take us 12-24 months now it seems. 

Congrats to everybody who has seen some progress with their cases. Is there anyone from IL who has gotten any traction on theirs? This really gets me upset cause I really wanted to able to vote and now I can’t. I think they suppressing immigrant voter registration, I’m so mad. Been waiting with the rest of you guys since January and there is absolutely ntn on my case. It’s not like I can try to get it expedited 😣😩

5 hours ago, Giovanna024 said:

Interview Was Scheduled

On March 13, 2020, we scheduled an interview for your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, 

Omg! Congrats!! That’s super exciting. 

8 minutes ago, lucardo3 said:

I attented my interview today at the Atlanta Field office based on 5 year rule.

Overall- very pleasant experience. I have waited about 30-45 minutes to be called.

Officer was pleasant and asked questions professionally. 

I was recommended for approval and he advised that Oath Ceremony will be scheduled and mailed.

 

Civic Questions was:

 

Who is the Commander in Chief of the Military?

What is the name of the President?

 What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

How many Senators are there?

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

What does the President’s Cabinet do?

 

Reading test was: What state has the most people:

Writing: California has the most people.

 

He went through N400 quickly and verified some questions and proceeded with approval.

 

As January Filers, we started off with an approval, let this be the trend !!  Good Luck!

 

 

 

Congrats! All the best for a bright future. 

Who is messing with the spreadsheet? I fixed my name on it today only to now find my name completely off. I'll let you guys know what happens to my case in here I won't update it no more. The corona virus got to the spreadsheet I guess. 

5 hours ago, Fahad86 said:

My estimate just moved from September to August 2020. Keeping my fingers crossed. I hope i dont jinx it 👍

I just checked mine did move to August too. 🤞🏾 We are done by May/June. 

11 minutes ago, Giovanna024 said:

Really? I dont think that is true I dont remember that walk in Bio already had their Interview already scheduled.

My estimation completion moved up by 2 months (from nov-sept). My aunt and a close family friend recently did theirs and it didn’t even take 6 months. I honestly think it’ll be less, I’m hoping it’ll be competed by June. 

38 minutes ago, Fahad86 said:

Yes They took the picture at the biometric. 

36 minutes ago, Cryssiekins said:

Can I ask why, if there is a scheduled appointment, you would attempt to go in sooner?  

Yes fingerprint and picture.
 

Because my schedule is pretty tight and I feared that anytime they would’ve given me would have inconvenient for me given that they don’t consider your input when they schedule you for anything. 

3 hours ago, Znzn2 said:

Let us know if that works!

Cheers

Thank you! It was successful! Biometrics done✅
I parked my car @ 2:07 and I walked out @ 2:11. 

I received the biometrics document in the documents tab of my online account. I’m gonna print it and do a walk in today because I simply don’t have any other time, I’m a full time student, mom n I work. 

5 hours ago, TaRems said:

FYI ... Live not too far from Carol stream( Bloomingdale) had my biometrics at Norridge, also a walk-in the same day I saw the biometric letter in my document tab. Clash in my schedule on the appointed date. 

I’m planning on doing that when I see it. Right now status says I’m scheduled. I think I’ll get it in the mail sometime this wk. Did ur estimated date of completion move up?

10 minutes ago, Fahad86 said:

The USCIS facility in Norridge, il i heard you can do walk ins but naperville doesnt allow walk ins. I think my will be in naperville since i am in carol stream. Good luck to you.

Yea I’ve always had mine in Norridge n I don’t live too far either. 

22 hours ago, Fahad86 said:

November 2020. I am sure it will go down after biometric. chicago completion time is 5 months.

I’m praying! I feel like doing a walk in. 

23 hours ago, Fahad86 said:

I am a chicago filer as well. still waiting for NOA in the mail. They recieved it last Friday. I did not file online. so Any estimate how long till i get NOA?

Good luck! I don’t know I just saw that they updated my status online and scheduled my biometrics. Don’t know when it is as they haven’t uploaded that doc and I haven’t received the letter in the mail yet. I signed the sheet. They estimate my completion to be in November. That’s a long wait!